Committee - Economic Development 2025-2026

Amy Kirkland is the Director of the Center for Business Development at Seminole State College. Prior to her current position, she managed the Small Business Development Center at SSC, assisting clients in starting, and growing their small businesses.  As the owner of two Seminole County businesses over the past 25 years, Broadway Dancewear, a retail dance boutique, and Wonderfaux Designs, a custom decorative painting company, Amy learned firsthand what it took to be successful. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Tampa, double majoring in Business Administration and Psychology. She served as captain of the UT women’s swim team, and was named an NCAA two-time All American.  She received her MBA from Western Governors University.
 

We help to connect buyers and sellers of small businesses.
 

I have been active in the Seminole County Chamber for several years.

We provide Branding, Marketing, Funding (for start-ups, working capital and lines of credit)

I specialize in assisting companies in identifying the ideal candidates for their organizations through a comprehensive criminal background screening service. Our offerings encompass both Level 1 and Level 2 fingerprinting, with the added flexibility of mobile services upon request. As a committed leader in the industry, our goal is to set the standard for excellence and reliability in candidate screening.

Michael Harvey is the CEO and founder of Octanium Corporation, a veteran-owned cybersecurity and technology firm. A U.S. Army veteran, Michael has over two decades of experience in the military and the Department of Defense. He holds a Master's of Engineering in Cybersecurity from George Washington University.
Under his leadership, Octanium focuses on protecting critical assets, including systems, data, and personnel, through proactive defense strategies and comprehensive cybersecurity solutions. Michael is dedicated to empowering businesses by providing tailored security services, education, and ongoing support to ensure operational integrity and compliance.

Robert Bagley, CEO of RB3 Solutions, LLC, brings his 33+ years as a Sales Executive, Sales Trainer, and Sales Manager for large and small companies to multiple small businesses.

Contact Robert at 678-218-2740 to find out how he may be able to help your business build sales and business development. 

Check out Robert's Professional Profile website here...
https://robertbagley3rd.com/

A PLANNING BASED FINANCIAL PRACTICE – SERVING CLIENTS WITH FINANCIAL PAINPOINTS WHO FIND VALUE IN AN ADVISOR SERVING CLIENTS' NEEDS MANAGING THEIR ASSETS AND LIABILITIES THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL PLAN AND ADVICE. Specializing in families with Adult Special Needs Children, Farmers, Business Owners, and Executives.

Whether you're launching a new company or growing your small business; I'm here to help. As a manager of the UCF Business Incubation Program, I provide resources and connections that facilitate smarter, faster business growth for Seminole County's entrepreneurs.